Psalms 107:8

What does Psalms 107:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 107:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Let men give praise to the Lord for his mercy, and for the wonders which he does for the children of men!

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

God hath spoken in his holiness. I will rejoice, and I will divide Sichem and I will mete out the vale of tabernacles.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Let them give thanks unto Jehovah for his loving-kindness, and for his wondrous works to the children of men;

Context

v.7He led them also by a straight way, That they might go to a city of habitation.

v.8This passage

v.9For he satisfieth the longing soul, And the hungry soul he filleth with good.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Deuteronomy 32:29

    Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, That they would consider their latter end!

  • Psalms 92:1

    It is a good thing to give thanks unto Jehovah, And to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High;

  • Psalms 81:13

    Oh that my people would hearken unto me, That Israel would walk in my ways!

  • Psalms 111:4

    He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: Jehovah is gracious and merciful.

  • Psalms 107:15

    Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

  • Psalms 107:21

    Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

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